Recently this past weekend 96 riders from around the world descended to the magical hills of…read moreColorado, to compete in the 2nd Annual Buffalo Bill Downhill Skateboard Race. Riders from as far as Australia to Vancouver, Canada and all across the US attended this TWO DAY MEGA Event, to test their skills on what is considered to be one of THE MOST Technical Roads in the US. Although Downhill skateboarding is illegal in the state of Colorado, (which is why the riders and racers would like the exact location of the event to remain secret for safety purposes). Thanks to Justin Dubois (Event Organizer & Downhill racer) and all the sponsors for the event, he was able to get the road closed for the 2 day event in order to keep the riders safe. These riders wear full leather suits, gloves and helmets to keep them safe as well as the 757 hay bales set-up in various corners to protect the riders from sliding off the treacherous mountain side as they slide, drift, and jockey for position at speeds of 40mph in the 4 man heats. In 2009, there are 46 racers. The race saw a dramatic increase registered racers to 96, putting Colorado on the map for one of the most sought after races in the US. This race has become one of three legally sanctioned race in the US with the hopes of many more to come in the future. Thanks to all the Volunteers, Sponsors and safety efforts of Justin Dubois, the race completed itself without any MAJOR injuries to any racers. Vancouver's Kevin Reimer taking first place, Local rider Zak Maytum taking 2nd (Zak was last years winner) and Colorado's Kyle Wester taking 3rd place. Along with the addition to Fuel TV taken part and filming, there were about 200 or more spectators over the 2 Day event, who watched and cheered these professional longboarders pushing the limits of the speed barrier on top of the Mountain. Above anything else, I enjoyed my time while Hubs taking his turn to volunteer and taking some time to do some runs on his Skateboard, Street Luge and Butt Board from that Gnarly Mountain. Cant wait to return for the 3rd Annual Event, Next Year!

This was a fun time & an easy to plan event! To make a reservation you need at least eight racers…read more (Spectators can come & watch, no charge.) We had ten racers & a group of spectators. Each racer got two 12 lap races, food & drink, one hour reserved seating, arcade tokens & top finishers got medals - plus all racers got to race together with a reserved time. The price was about $80 per racer. We paid separately for additional food for spectators. These go carts are electric, so no smell & pretty quiet. A few things to note, racers need to be at least 48 inches tall & if you have more than twelve racers you then split into two groups. Also, K1 has an Arrive & Drive option for just racing, it's first come first serve. The day we went was for a birthday. After checking in racers registered & signed waivers after which they got balaclavas & helmets. Instructions were given but it was rather hard to hear. Our racers had a blast...they loved it - it was a great experience. Right after racing our lunch was ready, it was served buffet style. We choose Cheese & Pepperoni Pizzas, BBQ & Buffalo Chicken Wings & soft drinks. There were no salad or vegan options. The pizza was good, however the wings were even better & delicious. Since we were a big group we had a private party room. The only outside food allowed was dessert. Our party ran smoothly, the staff was friendly & very helpful. All in all a great time!

Such a place to wind down from the weekend. My godson rather enjoyed it as did the other racers…read more Like everything else it's a bit pricey. Something to do in nice in a while but for me not a frequent adventure. The staff was nice and helpful and knowledgeable. They also give military discounts. As far as pricing I would think they would give junior drivers at a cheaper rate.

This is an awesome, well put together event. It's an easy 5k race and there are plenty of vendors,…read moreactivities, and is family/pet friendly. Held in beautiful downtown Colorado Springs annually around mid October. Entry fee provides you a complete Waldo costume and proceeds benefit fire prevention organizations. Thousands of Waldos!!!

Kart racing at Podium delivers literally-heart-pounding excitement! It is very satisfying when you…read moreexperiment with taking a turn differently and shave tenths off your lap time. I recommend going when it's not crowded. Races are longer on weekdays before 5:00p, for the same price. Yes, cart racing is expensive, but they have a variety of deals that can make it more affordable. On our last visit, we tried axe throwing - it's fun too! There are decent food and drink options here, so it's got everything you need to have a seriously fun day. I try to present the good and the bad, so having covered a lot of good: We have had encounters with a couple of rude employees (but far more of them have been nice). And they need to do a better job of keeping up the karts; there were seatbelt issues on several karts that I recently drove, and one kart had the front cowling pushed back so far that my fingers were squashed against the steering wheel in turns. Sometimes a kart didn't want to start. Etc. All signs of a lack of proper inspection and maintenance.

Came here in a large around 15 for a friend's birthday. *Made reservations…read more I want to start by saying this is totally not my thing but it was still a blast. You fill out a waiver and take a picture at the beginning as they print out your times. (don't forget to pick a killer nick name) They let around 7 people race at a time and while you wait for your turn you can order food and watch on the track. Drinks are only for after you drive. They have a quick 5-minute training video to tell you all the do and don'ts. You can bring in your own cake if you are going for a birthday. The actual racing was so fun. I was very out of my element so obviously I didn't do well and crashed into the side of the railings. Beyond embarrassing but the workers ran to help me and were so concerned. I was not hurt at all just stuck in the barrier and very embarrassed. I finished the race and followed the rules of the flags that they wave. I did have to sign a form after to make sure I was okay. Travis the bartender and Matthew were so nice after I... crashed. lol I'm sure that is a rare experience as I suck at this stuff but it was a great time! Great for events and office, friend, birthday get together. Its definitely more fun if you know the people that you are racing with. Thanks for a good time. Overall, 4.5/5

Participants Perspective - Expo: Exciting and the spacing of…read morevendors made it feel "covid safe." Plus there was plentiful of vendors that commercialized free items to try/ sample. Another thing was bib/ packet pick-up was easily to navigate. - Morning of race aka start line... corral and coordination was seamless - During race... I felt like I saw all the sightseeing highlights of Denver in a 26.2 mile viewpoint. There was plenty of hydration points every 2miles and felt like it was well organized. There was no confusion on where to turn and plenty of volunteers to help the navigation. - Post race... Food from finish to non re-entry of finish line was wonderful. However, I am as not a fun of them offering free "lunch" hard-boiled eggs (vegetarian option) or brats (pork and beef options) with plain lays potato chips. Neither of these sounded appetizing to me after running 26.2 miles. The There was 2 free drinks for runners of all distances which was nice. Spectator Perspective - Expo:My other half has been to several of my race expos and this one felt larger and more exciting - Organization: Other half felt like this is was the best time organized when it comes to expo and actually race event. - Information provided by race committee made it possible for spectators to find runner easily.

I can't think of any negatives during this year's Colfax Marathon. I ran the Urban 10 Miler, the…read morerace staff provided easy to understand directions and started each runner wave promptly on time. While running, several stations existed for water, Gatorade, energy bars, and energy shots. They also helped with directions during the splits from other race types. I never had to worry about getting water, help, etc. as they put on a great job, definitely a great thing when just focusing on running!

I first began running with this group of folks back in the fall of 2012. I attended the meet-ups on…read moreand off up until October 2014 when I took over as Organizer. I've been having a blast ever since. Each month we enjoy around 1 themed run and 1 run sponsored by a local company (past guests included Skratch Labs, Newton Running, and Polar Bottle). The wait staff at Walnut are so warm and friendly - happy hour for beer and 25% off menu items under $15 isn't too bad either. We have around 20 runners per week. Outside of these weekly runs we also register for races together. Sign-in at 6:15pm, group photo and head out to run at 6:30PM sharp. If you commute by bike please be sure to bring a U-Lock (we had 2 bike thefts just before Christmas).

This was my fourth Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon…read more Overall, I would say it was okay but I probably wouldn't rush back to do it again. Expo was nice but small compared to others (especially San Diego), but then again the race was smaller. They said around 15,000 people ran the full and the half. Volunteers were nice but I spoke to two people who tried to get info on the relay and were given conflicting information so probably need to work those issues out and make sure volunteers have the correct info. And this was at the information tent on race day! The course had some nice parts, especially running through City Park and Cheesman Park but boy, it's mostly uphill until you peak a little after mile 11. I don't know if it was the altitude or the hills but I had my worst time ever at this race. This was my seventh this year and around my 38th overall and this was a real challenge. The Jamba Juice at the end was great. I'd say overall the race was fairly well organized but I just wasn't a fan of the course. I had more fun in Savannah and San Antonio.

The Rock & Roll 1/2 is a staple of the Denver running circuit. It is a great goal race if this is…read moreyour big race of the year, and it is timed nicely in front of some of the late-autumn out-of-town marathons if you are ramping up to the next level. Unfortunately Rock & Rock stopped hosting a full marathon as part of this event after 2015, but the 10k and 1/2 marathon are well run and consistent over the years. The cost is high but there are good deals if you sign up early. In their defense they do have higher costs as the course takes over much of downtown Denver and they have to pay for all of the police and security, plus all of the road closures. Expo - It is what you would expect from Rock & Roll - a big, busy opportunity to spend money. For this race, it is the reason why I rated the event 4 stars instead of 5. The pickup location at the Stock Show is hard to access (there is a ton of construction going on now, but it wasn't good before the construction started). The Stock Show venue is far from pretty much everything (including the race!), and lacks a whole lot of public transportation. They charge $5 to park. It isn't the nicest place in Denver, either. Pre-Race - The start/finish is at Civic Center Park, and there are lots of places to park (street parking is free on Sundays, too). There are some good hotels nearby, so people who want to make a weekend out of it can stay close by. You can upgrade to VIP status and gain access to the heated tents, food, and private porta-potties. I've never splurged on that, but the mornings in Denver in mid-October are usually cool and dark (the race is early), so come prepared one way or another. The Course - The current 1/2 course may be the best 1/2 course I've run in Denver. It is challenging but fair. The first 6 miles weave through downtown and lower downtown, past the Pepsi Center and Coors Field. The 10k runners split off at roughly the 6 mile point, and the 1/2 runners continue east to City Park. After a couple of miles around the park, the course travels back on the streets and then back to City Park. The last mile or so is slightly downhill, so if you pace yourself early you can gain some speed at the end. The entire 13.1 miles takes you through active neighborhoods, parks, and business districts, so there is lots to see and enjoy along the way. Post-Race - Well supported, with top-notch entertainment. Good support for runners and spectators. Overall - The best way to run this race is to sign up early (save $$$), have a good plan for the expo, and one of the better courses to see and experience running in Denver.

What an awesome event! There's always five major colors in this fun event. Green, blue, pink,…read moreyellow and purple. If you don't know it yet the color blue goes first. Why? It's the color that stands out the most in a white t-shirt. Color runs such as this originated from ancient Hindu Celebrations. The color powder is basically a mixture of cornstarch and dye that is 100% safe and biodegradable. With your registration comes a T-shirt, bracelet and a packet of color. Individually a packet will cost you $3 or 4/$10. Shirts are $15 for adults and $10 for kids. There is a fun dousing of colors as you stand around the stage to pump you up for the three mile run . Best dousing would be with with a color canon. Every pores in your body that's facing that massive canon is going to be covered in whatever dominant color that was in it. The run goes in waves. I've seen young and old run. No age limit as long as you can walk, crawl or of course run you're in! The event organizer provides water for all runners. A blower available to help you clean up a bit before you get into your car:) I volunteered for this event and was working the merchandise portion of it. Next year when they're in town I intend to run!

'And if you are not familiar with Denver's landscape, the course is essentially flat with little to…read moreno elevation change.' From the Denver marathon website. I found the statement to be misleading. The course was staggered with various hills. I mentally noted several rolling climbs at miles, 9, 10, 13, 16. However, I enjoyed the view of the city. The race was well organized from all aspects. Oct 19th, 2008 the availability of the Sheraton is fantastic for the Denver Marathon. The hotel is less than 5 minute walk from the start/finish line. In fact I was able to see the start-line from my room in the tower. The hotel itself was kind of disappointing. It is in desperate need of a renovation. The grab-to-go breakfast was pathetic... don't bother. Just go across the street to Starbucks or Peet's coffee. As I mentioned, b/c of the proximity to the hotel, I did not leave the hotel until about 6:50. The weather was fantastic. High 40s and basically no winds. Civic Center Park was buzzing with excitement... the starting area was full of runner, supporters, news crew etc. The race started exactly on time at 7:00AM. The first three miles circles the Pepsi center and Coors Field. There are many blocks of revitalized brick buildings that looked to be once industrial but now storefronts and residential flats. I did miss the mile 2 marker but caught the mile 3 marker right in front of Coors field. Miles 4-6. I catch the glimpse of elite runners routing back from across the street. That is always depressing. Man, they are all lean and fast. Miles 6-9. There are plenty of water stations. We run through City Park. This is a huge park. I am thankful for the large tree/bushes. Hey, I am not the only one. Coming out of 9, I made the first mental note of hills... Hey, didn't they advertise this to be a "fast and flat" course? Around Mile 11, I take off my headphones when I see the half marathon split. I want to make sure I do not go the wrong way (like I did in Salt Lake). But the organizers did a good job. Only one split and it was well posted. Mile 13, we split from the half marathoners. I like it. The streets open up for everyone. We climb from 13-14 while watching running circle back across the street on a down hill. This sucked. Mile 16. More hills. Now I am getting kind of pissed. I note that I am off my PR pace. While I did not set out to break my PR, I am certain that this race cannot be labeled "flat and fast." Forward to 17-22. I am holding up very well. Better than my previous race in New Mexico. We've just circled in and out of yet another park (Washington). This park was full of spectators and non-marathon runners. Past mile 19 was the final relay station. It isn't nice to have people gun pass you at mile 20 with fresh legs. Mile 22-25. There are many many water stations between these miles and a couple of Cliff Shot stations. Probably too many in my opinion but nevertheless, I think more is better than not enough. A lot less turns in between these miles and all street running. It gets warm enough to take off my long sleeve shirt. I also notice many spectators. It was a surprise to see how many people were cheering. It always helps to hear encouragement and get high fives from the crowd. Thank you Denver. Mile 25-26. I catch my final wind. I fight off a few runners who attempted to pass me. Its just the mental game I use to keep going. But I know I am close to the finish line. I know I am off PR pace but I am glad nevertheless. Mile 26 marker. One more left turn and I know the finish line is in sight. Back to where I started 4 + hours ago. I feel great. What is next?

They've changed to the Rock N Roll Half Marathon although my understanding is that much of the…read morecourse is similar. PRE-RACE: The expo is held in the convention center which is well-organized and easy to get to. One of the nice touches are that the expo, start and finish lines are all within a few blocks. Seeing as how these are all at the center of the city, if you choose a central hotel (and there are a number of options) getting around for this race is really easy. COURSE: There are some things that I really liked and didn't like about the course. The race starts near the downtown civic park and runs past several sites: Pepsi Center, Coors Field and the Art Museum. A great touch with this is since you're heading west for part of this, you see the Rockies at sunrise. By the fourth mile, you're heading back into the center of the city and do a number of loops through CIty Park. This continues until you pass the nine mile mark where you head towards Cheesman Park. From there it's a two mile run back to the finish near the capitol. There are a few small hills, mostly notable heading towards Cheesman park. I wouldn't classify any of these as gigantic, but may be a little tougher at altitude. Probably my biggest complaint about the course is that you're doing a lot of staggered loops through City Park. It's a nice area, but the course meanders and you keep seeing runners going in the opposite direction 20 yards away. Then there's a section where you run about 10 blocks on one side of the street, then back down the other side of the street. OVERALL: But these course complaints are minor quibbles. Overall this is a great race and they do well with bands lined up along the course. Aid stations and water were abundant. This is a fantastic race for the Denver area.